Other Briefings
New Schemes to Ease the Process of Closing a Business
Jul. 12 – The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will launch two schemes that will ease the process for companies wanting to formally close a business. The Easy Exit Scheme 2010 will allow exiting companies to have their names taken out of the Registrar of Companies quicker and at lower costs applicable from May 30 […]
Court Ruling Allows Marketing Intangibles Not to be charged to Overseas Parent Company
Jul. 9 – The Delhi High Court has decided in favor of overseas parent company Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC) saying the company should not pay Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) for increasing brand recognition for Suzuki via marketing campaigns contrary to a previous decision made by tax authorities. The court’s decision applies to the assessment year […]
India to Consider FDI in Domestic Carriers
Jul. 8 – Authorities will soon begin talks on possibly raising foreign direct investment in local carriers to push New Delhi’s recently opened Terminal 3 into becoming an international aviation hub. “This issue would be discussed in coming few days. A final view may be taken shortly,” Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said in a […]
India Opens Debate on Foreign Investment in Retail
Jul. 7 – The Commerce and Industry Ministry released a discussion paper on Tuesday that considers removing barriers hindering foreign investment in the retail sector. Currently, only 51 percent of foreign direct investment is allowed for single-brand retail while multi-brand retail is limited to cash-and-carry branches. It is now being proposed that large-scale investment in […]
Mahindra & Mahindra to Establish Special Economic Zone for Aerospace Sector
Jul. 6 – Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra is in negotiations to establish a special economic zone (SEZ) targeting the aerospace sector industry. The 250-acre SEZ will be located near Bangalore International Airport following a public private partnership model. M&M is not new to the aerospace industry. The company opened a component-making facility at Malur […]
India Becomes Member of Anti-Money Laundering Group
Jul. 6 – India is now a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body that aims to develop national and international policies to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. India was able to comply with the FATF’s 40+9 Recommendations and was admitted as its 34th Country Member in June. The membership […]
Limited Liability Partnership for Foreign Investors Proposed
Jul. 5 – The Finance Ministry is proposing that foreign investors be given the option to establish Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in allowable sectors to encourage more investment. “Allowing foreign direct investment in LLPs in line with the sectoral limits will encourage foreign investment and not complicate the current regulatory regime,” a finance ministry official […]
Goods on India GST Exempted List May Qualify for Lower Tax Rate
Jul. 2 – India may allow lower tax rates for goods taken out of the tax exemption list when the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) is implemented next year. The tax exemption list currently names 350 goods. Goods taken out of the list will be considered to be the same level as essential goods, […]
